Overview
Assistant Editor (PhD holder) - Chemistry at MDPI. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the city centre office in Manchester, UK. The role is in-office.
Responsibilities
* Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
* Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
* Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process
* Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams
* Ensure scholarly articles are edited and published in line with tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency
Requirements
* A PhD degree in Chemistry (e.g., Applied Chemistry or Pharmacy)
* Excellent written and spoken English skills
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, international environment
* Detail oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Very good communication and coordination skills
Training and career
The career trajectory includes work at conferences, visiting scholars, and marketing events. Applicants should be interested in face-to-face engagement with the scholarly community and promoting open access. Successful candidates receive full training in editorial work with a tutor on the job during the first six months. Depending on background, candidates may be assigned to journals related to their field of study. No previous editorial experience is required; familiarity with the editorial process is an advantage.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary, including a quarterly bonus scheme for high-performing editors
* 10% pay rise after passing the six-month probation period (PhD holders); 5% for Master’s holders
* Focused support from your group leader as your primary point of contact
* Flexible working times: start between 7–9am and finish between 3–6pm
* Paid time off for major life events such as marriage or moving house
* A friendly working environment with monthly lunches, office snacks, and seasonal events
* Bonus incentives based on role performance
* Perkbox access for discounts and benefits
* Health cash plan with private health membership (Bupa) after probation
* Modern city centre office located near Piccadilly Gardens
* Cyclescheme and Techscheme benefits
About MDPI
MDPI is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals and rely on a large pool of academic editors. MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with offices worldwide and supports sustainability projects through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
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